programs(freeware) recommended for dvd copying..

[crowheart]

I am looking for some ideas on software (open-source) that I can use to copy my DVD’s to my HD and then put onto a disk. I am just learning how to use ImgBurn for my burning needs (lot to learn there as well), and I guess I would need some kind of copyright protection decrypter for a few of my DVD's. I a really new at this and not very knowledgeable as of yet. I just figured out with the help of this forum that I didn't need to convert my xvid files with convertXto DVD because I have a MPEG4 capable stand-alone player. I wasted my time and lowered the quality of my finished product. Any help would be appreciated. There seems to be many choices, and I would like to get some recommendations on reliable choices on this matter. Thanks...


Crowheart....

[guns1inger]

Not open source, but still free

RipIt4Me
DVD Fab Decrypter
DVD Decrypter
DVD Shrink

For reducing down to DVD5 Size

DVD Shrink
DVD ReBuilder with HCEnc

For converting to Xvid

AutoGK
AVI.net

[crowheart]

Thank you very much ...


Crowheart

[crowheart]

Is ripit4me no longer being worked on or supported?



Crowheart...

[guns1inger]

It seems to have stopped in the wake of the FixVTS travesty. That isn't to say it isn't still a great program, but eventually the encryption will change enough to defeat it.

[Smells_Like_Feet]

I'm a little out of touch. What do you mean by

... in the wake of the FixVTS travesty

Is there a thread discussing this travesty?

- Smells_Like_Feet

[guns1inger]

https://forum.videohelp.com/topic327789.html

[JohnnyBob]

It seems to have stopped in the wake of the FixVTS travesty. That isn't to say it isn't still a great program, but eventually the encryption will change enough to defeat it.

It's already being defeated. It won't get past VTS_01_1.VOB on some recent 2006 movies such as Venus and The Queen, reports it as a dirty cell, but DVDFab HD Decrypter 3 glides right by. But I still like it for a first try because it tells when DVD Shrink would likely rip OK, saving a step for those of us who still use it for reauthoring etc.